While many people do 50% or larger PWC’s, doing more than 25% PWC’s at a time can result in a change in water parameters too much, too fast which can result in pH shock, temperature shock, osmoregulatory issues, stress issues, etc.
That article was dealing with a SW tank and did not give any actual test […]
Wow that is a multi phase filtering system. If I applied all this filters to my set up I would have a big issue hiding them a my pond is a display right in front of my house as part of a graden. When I get a chance I’ll post […]
A toxic is a chemical that some living things can live side by side with it. some toxic is a source of food by some living organism but to most fish those toxic will kill them. for example, fish waste is a form of toxic when at it’s highest level. some bacteria also called as […]
Dear Dennis,
Thanks for the follow-up. So often people write in with a problem, get several opinions from the more knowledgeable members of the group and we never hear from them again. This presents a problem for me because I always like to know the outcome of any particular problem. So […]
Thanks Ray - for the information and your kindly manner. Sorry I opened that kettle of fish. g> Barbara In a message dated 6/9/2008 11:08:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time, sevenspringss@wmconnect.com writes:
Hi Barbara, Yes, adding salt is highly debatable, although it should be known […]
Hi Barbara, Yes, adding salt is highly debatable, although it should be known that it is not necessary for most freshwater fishes. It does seem to be beneficial fot Mollies however, and most seem to enjoy it regardless of the conditions they were raised in (with or without salt) […]
Even Iodized salt will not do harm at “normal” levels.
Here’s a couple of snips from http://www.skepticalaquarist.com/docs/health/salt.shtml (around 1/2 way down the page) …
“Iodized salt. RavenSedai posted at Tom’s Place, 23 July2000, the following from a koikeeper newsgroup, which pinpoints the anxiety about iodine in salt, an anxiety I don’t share myself.”
“In natural waters (ocean […]
I have heard the 250 gallons per fish before looking at an adult full sized 30″ plus fish. However one must keep in mind that the Koi take almost 20 years to get that large. Plus when your in a climate where your pond will drop to under 40 degrees […]
ura Pottorff, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension horticulturist and plant pathologist
Mid-March is a good time to start transplants from seed. These include tomatoes, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, celery and eggplant. To ensure healthy transplants, start these seeds in pathogen-free soil. Most garden centers sell sterile potting mixes, but home gardeners can use safe, non-chemical methods […]
I will go along with your comments here. Feeding less than once per day is something that I only do when I see my water temp has dropped under 50 degrees or is over 90 degrees.
Ususly with my water temp between 68 degrees and 75 degrees I will feed 3 or […]